Blog about terrarium keeping – tips, advice and equipment
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Fat-Tailed Gecko (Hemitheconyx caudicinctus)
The Fat-Tailed Gecko (Hemitheconyx caudicinctus), often called the African Fat-Tailed Gecko, is a popular terrarium reptile native to West Africa (e.g. Senegal, Ghana, Togo, Nigeria). It is a nocturnal, peaceful and relatively undemanding gecko, ideal as a pet for many keepers. It has a characteristic mushroom-shaped, massive tail in which it stores fat reserves - hence its name.
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Green Anole (Anolis carolinensis)
The green anole (Anolis carolinensis) is a small, active agamin (lizard) native to the southern and southeastern United States — most commonly found in forests, gardens, and scrub. As a terrarium pet, it is relatively undemanding, visually attractive, and interesting to observe for its behaviors — such as color changes, territorial displays, and active insect hunting.
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Blue-tongued Skink (Tiliqua scincoides)
The blue-tongued skink (Tiliqua scincoides) is a terrestrial, diurnal, peaceful, and relatively undemanding reptile native to Australia and its surrounding islands. It is very popular in terrariums due to its stable temperament, robustness, and attractive appearance — especially its bright blue tongue, which it uses as a defensive signal.